Alcoholic Anonymous Analysis

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Many people have the misconception of alcoholics and tend to overview the term of alcoholism. I was one of the many who only saw the surface of alcoholism. However, after attending to an Alcoholic Anonymous(A.A) meeting, I gained some knowledge of the truth and stories behind the addiction to alcohol. On March 3rd, 2017 at 8 pm I had the opportunity to join an open AA meeting at The Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Rd, Mt Kisco, NY. The group consisted of about twenty people of ages that ranged from the early twenties to late sixties. I had certain expectations prior going to the meeting which for the majority was correct. However, I had the opportunity to learn more about that specific purpose of the group and heart touching …show more content…
I went to the meeting with an expectation that people would counsel alcoholics on how to stop drinking, but I was absolutely impressed when I began to hear each story that the people shared. Those who shared their experiences explained their struggle to stop drinking. Despite people not knowing one another, they explained how relieving it was to shared their rough journey. I realized that this step for them was big and helpful for others to understand that they’re not alone. I thought that this created a secure environment that helped these alcoholics understand where they stood in their lives. Those who were new seemed quiet and not as engaged, but I still believe that everyone benefits from A.A meeting because people have the chance to hear other’s harsh stories. Therefore, it’s essential for new members to understand that these stories could potentially happen to them. Recovering from alcohol addiction is a long journey, but I think those who are relatively new still have the chance to reflect their behaviors and commit to a new alcohol-free life. For example, I was so impressed when a member shared how he could no longer function without alcohol. I was amazed at how powerful and manipulative a substance can be when a person loses it control of intake. So, I thought that it was important to inform others that alcohol intake should always be carefully monitored. Based on these people’s stories, I received a message …show more content…
Even though each person had a unique story at the meeting, all of them showed guilt and pain. The meeting was absolutely informative because I had a better understanding of how exactly alcoholism impacts people’s emotions. Most reported that at some point they felt like giving up and some attempted suicide. Given this information, I should prepare for the future by applying safety and supportive measures to those who need it. For instance, a nursing intervention that can help to avoid self-injury is to eliminate any hazardous objects and keep a close eye on